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Roswell Recreation Department to Host Chili Cook-Off

The Oct. 27 event is accepting contestant applications now.

The October event is still several months away, but local chefs ought to register for Roswell's annual Chili Cook-Off now and then begin to master their favorite chili recipe.

This year's event will be held Oct. 27 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

But the cook-off begins accepting applications today, Monday, July 30 and will finalize the list of applicants on Oct. 6. Complete the online registration form. There is no entry fee required, but participants should comply with the following:

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Chili:

  • Participants should supply at least two gallons of chili.
  • Creativity with your recipes is encouraged. All bases (beans, meat, veggie, etc.) are valid.
  • Participants must submit an ingredients list. No lists or recipes will be given out unless you would like to share. This cook-off involves sampling by event attendees, please be aware that liability is based on ingredients cooked in your chili. Anyone preparing and serving harmful ingredients will be held liable.
  • Any non-traditional or unusual ingredients must be disclosed to prevent allergic reactions (seafood, peanuts, chocolate, etc.)
  • Chili should be prepared and sufficiently heated before 1 p.m. on October 27.
  • Chili must be prepared and served in a sanitary manner.
  • All restaurants must operate within the city of Roswell.

General Info:

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  • Participants must furnish their own cookware and serving utensils.
  • A heat source can include a number of different methods including traditional propane camp stove, Coleman fuel, or BBQ (no electricity or running water will be available at the booths.)
  • Sides and supplements: (Cornbread, bread, salsa, cheese, etc.) are optional, but encouraged to support your chili.

Set-up Rules and Times:

  • All Participants will be allowed to set up no earlier than 11:30 a.m.
  • Advertisement and booth decoration are encouraged.
  • At the close of the event, all equipment, advertisements, and decorations must be removed from the site, but should remain until 3 p.m. and no longer than 4:30 p.m.
  • Chairs and 6 foot folding tables will be supplied.
  • Shelter will not be supplied, but will be permitted up to 10x10 feet.
  • One ounce sample cups, spoons, and paper napkins will be supplied.

Prizes for both categories (professional and amateur) include:
First Place, $100 and a large ceramic bowl; Second Place, $50 and a large ceramic bowl.

$50 Prize for Best All-Round Booth Design

If you plan on attending the event - to be held at Leita Thompson Memorial Park - and tasting the chili, cost is $20 and includes:

  • A beautiful handmade ceramic bowl of your choice made by the Clay Collective group.
  • All the chili you care to taste!
  • A voting ballot– to vote for your favorite chili.
  • $5 worth of tickets that can be used to purchase additional items such as drinks, ice cream, games, and clay activities; plus tree climbing courtesy of “Tree for All.
  • Live Jazz band featuring Kip Rogers.

For more details, contact AJ Argentina at 770-641-3990.


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